George M & Florence M Clarkson Scholarship
Accepts applications
George M & Florence M Clarkson Scholarship is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,800 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,300 and the largest $1,300. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$7,800
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,300
- Largest grant$1,300
- Assets$215,817
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,000 | 2 | $193,557 |
| 2024 | $7,000 | 2 | $199,729 |
| 2025 | $7,800 | 6 | $215,817 |
How to apply
| Contact | First Interstate Wealth Management PO Box 1299, Polson, MT 59860 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 883-8813 |
| Deadlines | April 1 |
| Restrictions | Polson mt high school seniors & graduates to any accredited college, university, technical or vocational training school |
What George M & Florence M Clarkson Scholarship funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 5 | $6,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Msu - Bozeman FBO D Montgomery | Scholarship | $1,300 |
| Flathead Valley Community College FBO E Benson | Scholarship | $1,300 |
| Msu - Northern FBO C Smith | Scholarship | $1,300 |
| Msu - Northern FBO G Wilmar | Scholarship | $1,300 |
| Montana Tech FBO C Hupka | Scholarship | $1,300 |
| Spokane Falls Community College FBO S Rensvold | Scholarship | $1,300 |
Officers and trustees
- First Interstate Bank
Questions people ask
Does George M & Florence M Clarkson Scholarship accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1.
How much does George M & Florence M Clarkson Scholarship give?
$7,800 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,300.
Who runs George M & Florence M Clarkson Scholarship?
Its 2025 filing lists First Interstate Bank (Trustee).
What does George M & Florence M Clarkson Scholarship fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.